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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.90, 613.96 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.90, 613.96 and 248.42 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.90 : 613.96 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.90/613.96 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.90x = 613.96 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.90x = 152,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,519.94/444.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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